EOC Graph Practice

Based on the chart, which statement is the most accurate?

• Health received the least amount of federal funding.

• National defense received less federal funding than medicare.

• Social Securtiy received the greatest amount of federal funding

• Transportation received more federeal funding than veterans benefits and services

Which statement best explains the difference in presidential election results between 1952 and 1964?

• More citizens voted for president in 1952

• Voters preferred the Democratic candidate in 1952.

• Republicans received broad nationwide support in 1964.

• There was a political and social shift in the South in 1964.

The Twenty-Sixth Amendment (1971) extended the right to vote to 18- year-olds. Based on the chart, which statement about New York City voter turnout is correct?

• Voter turnout has not been affected by the Twenty-Sixth Amendment.

• Voter turnout in 2012 was the lowest on record since the TwentySixth Amendment.

• There was a steady trend toward higher voter turnout since the Twenty-Sixth Amendment.

• There was an initial voter increase, but then a decline in voters since the Twenty-Sixth Amendment.

Based on the graph, which conclusion can be made?

• Voters with higher education levels are more likely to participate in elections.

• High school graduates are more likely to vote than the average registered voter.

• Voters with less than a ninth grade education are more likely to vote than college graduates.

• The gap between “Registered to Vote” and “Actually Voted” is greater in groups with higher education levels.

Based on the graph, which conclusion can be made about the spending priorities of the state government?

• The highest percentage is spent on human services

• The highest priority is the education of young children.

• The transportation system is the main spending priority.

• The focus is on restructuring the criminal justice system.

The graph suggests that Americans mainly receive information from which source?

• print news

• radio news

• traditional TV news

• online and social media

What is one main benefit that Americans may gain by going online for election news coverage instead of other sources?

• People are given a chance to argue politics.

• People are able to research the candidates and issues.

• Candidates can place advertisements that promote them.

• Political parties can highlight the candidates that favor their issues.